Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h
Distance
229.5 mi
369 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, AZ
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Holbrook, AZ
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This 229.5-mile journey from Peoria, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours to complete. You'll navigate using a mix of major roadways including the Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, and Black Canyon Freeway. With a projected fuel cost of around $46, this drive offers a straightforward transition within the Desert Southwest region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local feel rather than a continuous interstate cruise. Given its manageable length and duration, it's ideal for those looking for a direct route without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.7 miles from Peoria, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 90.6 mi | 1h 31m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 89 mi | 1h 29m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| West Hopi Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Holbrook, AZ.
Start on North 83rd Avenue
Turn left onto US 60
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
Turn right onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
Turn left onto I 40 Bus; AZ 77; US 66 Hist
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 4-hour drive from Peoria to Holbrook, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost around $46, pacing is flexible, but it's wise to fuel up before leaving Peoria. Pay close attention to navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates frequent changes in direction. The longest stretch is 90.6 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration of continuous driving before needing to reorient. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to arrive in Holbrook with ample time to spare.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.7 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holbrook, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Peoria, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peoria, AZ
This is one driving day of about 229.5 miles and 4h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 114.7 miles from Peoria, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North 91st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$45.72 one way
$91.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $48.38 | $96.77 |
| premium | $5.59 | $50.52 | $101.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.10 | $11.02 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.08 | $9.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.13 | $14.69 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Night in Holbrook on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
MST
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 229.5-mile route, with only 15% of the journey on high-speed highways. While the Black Canyon Freeway offers initial freeway miles, much of your time will be spent on the Arizona Veterans Highway and Purple Heart Trail. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 90.6 miles on the Arizona Veterans Highway, providing a good segment of consistent driving before the road may require more attention to navigation. This profile suggests a drive that demands active participation, with more frequent course adjustments than a typical interstate experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North 91st Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 229.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peoria, AZ and Holbrook, AZ, road signs point toward Phoenix and Albuquerque.
Phoenix
Albuquerque
Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.
Holbrook is a town on Route 66 in the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona, once known as the "town too rough for women and churches." The town makes a convenient base for visiting Petrified Forest National Park.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 229.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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